Mark Viduca
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:00 amHere's a story in the UK press.
Melbourne Victory say chances of signing Mark Viduka are 'extremely remote'
Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick insists a move for free agent Mark Viduka remains 'extremely remote' despite reports linking the striker with the A-League champions.
With Melbourne-born Viduka set to return to Australia after failing to find a club in England following his release from Newcastle, Victory chairman Geoff Lord confirmed he had been in contact with the former Celtic and Middlesbrough player - with a stint as a guest player believed to be one of the options being explored.
Victory captain Kevin Muscat yesterday urged Melbourne to revive the career of his former Australia team-mate, a move which would ease the club's attacking problems following the departure of Danny Allsopp to Qatar.
Man at work: But a move home to Melbourne now looks unlikely
But with A-League clubs operating under salary-cap restrictions and striker Archie Thompson signed up as Melbourne's marquee player, Merrick has poured water on any move.
Melbourne Victory say chances of signing Mark Viduka are 'extremely remote'
Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick insists a move for free agent Mark Viduka remains 'extremely remote' despite reports linking the striker with the A-League champions.
With Melbourne-born Viduka set to return to Australia after failing to find a club in England following his release from Newcastle, Victory chairman Geoff Lord confirmed he had been in contact with the former Celtic and Middlesbrough player - with a stint as a guest player believed to be one of the options being explored.
Victory captain Kevin Muscat yesterday urged Melbourne to revive the career of his former Australia team-mate, a move which would ease the club's attacking problems following the departure of Danny Allsopp to Qatar.
Man at work: But a move home to Melbourne now looks unlikely
But with A-League clubs operating under salary-cap restrictions and striker Archie Thompson signed up as Melbourne's marquee player, Merrick has poured water on any move.